Jaishankar, Al Nahyan discuss West Asia crisis, peace initiatives, ways to enhance ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai to discuss the West Asia crisis, peace initiatives, and ways to enhance bilateral ties. Both sides reaffirmed their support for peaceful dialogue and diplomacy in the region, and discussed potential improvements in energy, trade, and defence relationships.

The meeting also touched on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE, which has significantly boosted bilateral trade and investments, positioning the UAE as India's third-largest trading partner globally.

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